Over the past decade, PhilHealth has expanded coverage to a wider range of outpatient services to improve access and financial protection. Despite these gains, about 4.4% of households still experienced catastrophic out-of-pocket health spending in 2023, much of which could potentially be addressed through timely and effective outpatient care.
Based on PhilHealth benefit claims data, a 蝌蚪传媒 study looked at how are outpatient benefits are being used across the population. How can this inform health reforms?
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This study was carried out with support from the Philippine Business for Social Progress, the Department of Health, and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation.
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